Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with the utmost discretion and security.
At Duran Accelerator, we take data privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our influencer matching services — whether you’re a brand looking to scale with influencer partnerships, or an influencer we represent for brand sponsorships.
By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. We comply with applicable data protection regulations including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and operate worldwide from our base in Germany.
Information We Collect
From Brand Clients
When a brand subscribes to our matching service, we collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business address
- Business Information: Company name, industry, your role, website or store URL
- Targeting Criteria: Target audience, product category, budget range, campaign goals
- Calendar Access: Booking link or calendar integration details to schedule calls
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through our payment processors)
- Communication Records: Emails and messages related to your campaigns
From Influencers We Represent
When we represent an influencer for brand sponsorship opportunities, we collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, channel or handle
- Media Kit & Audience Data: Follower count, engagement rates, audience demographics and location data
- Rate Information: Sponsorship rates and availability
- Payment Information: Details needed to invoice brands directly for completed campaigns
- Communication Records: Emails and messages related to campaign matching
From Prospective Influencers
We collect publicly available professional data to identify influencers who may be a good fit for our brand clients, including:
- Name and public channel or handle
- Publicly visible follower counts and engagement metrics
- Content niche and posting activity
- Public contact details (business email listed on their channel or profile)
- Location data where publicly available, for audience-fit purposes
Important Notice: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial account numbers, or personal health information. All prospective influencer data is sourced from publicly available profiles and platforms.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Influencer Matching | Contact info, targeting criteria, media kit and audience data | Contractual necessity |
| Payment Processing | Billing information | Contractual necessity |
| Influencer Sourcing | Publicly available influencer profile data | Legitimate interest |
| Analytics & Improvement | Aggregated matching and campaign performance data | Legitimate interest |
| Legal Compliance | All relevant data | Legal obligation |
| Communication | Contact information | Consent/Legitimate interest |
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. As part of delivering our matching service, we share limited data between brand clients and influencers we represent — for example, sharing an influencer’s anonymized media kit with a prospective brand, or sharing a brand’s campaign brief with a matched influencer, once a placement is confirmed. Beyond this, we share data only with:
- Service Providers: Email delivery services, payment processors (Stripe), calendar integration providers, and cloud hosting providers who assist in service delivery
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security standards consistent with this policy and GDPR requirements.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted data storage using AES-256 standards
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Employee background checks and confidentiality agreements
- Secure data centers with physical access controls
While we take every precaution, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly notifying you of any data breaches affecting your personal information as required by GDPR and other applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Brand Client Data: Retained for 7 years after last interaction for tax and legal compliance
- Influencer Data: Retained while we actively represent you, and for 2 years after our last placement together for record-keeping
- Campaign Data: Retained for 2 years to provide historical matching and performance analytics
- Prospective Influencer Data: Used solely to evaluate fit for brand campaigns; not retained beyond a reasonable sourcing window if no relationship is established
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years per German tax requirements
Upon request, we will delete your personal data earlier, except where retention is required by law.
Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data („Right to be Forgotten“)
Right to Restriction
Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise these rights, contact us at duran@duranaccelerator.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR. We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal cookies for functionality:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website operation (session management, security)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
International Data Transfers
Our primary servers are located in the European Union. However, some of our service providers may process data outside the EU (e.g., United States). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
By using our services, you consent to these transfers. We ensure all recipients maintain GDPR-compliant data protection standards.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately for deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page. Significant changes will be notified via email to active clients and represented influencers.
Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
Duran Accelerator
Email: duran@duranaccelerator.com
Response Time: Within 24 hours
VAT Identification Number pursuant to §27a of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG):
DE319667489
EU Representative: As a Germany-based company operating under GDPR, we serve as our own EU representative. For data protection matters, contact our Data Protection Officer at the email above.